Roosevelt Meets Soviet Envoy in White House Dialogue
In the Blue Room President Roosevelt greeted Maxim Litvinoff, Soviet foreign minister, as a prelude to talks on recognition. The meeting marked a significant shift in U.S. attitude toward Russia with formal welcomes in New York and Washington.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Mr. Roosevelt
Litvinoff
United States
New York
James C. Dunn
Democrats Gain in Cities Despite Losses in Major Mayors
The AP reports Democrats lost mayoralties in New York and Cleveland but gained ground in others. La Guardia won New York City on a fusion ticket, while Cleveland’s race favored Republican Harry Davis. Mansfield won Boston, and Buffalo Rochester Poughkeepsie Cortland swung Democratic, with Jamestown’s Leon Roberts ousting long-time mayor Carlson. Connecticut saw Hartford and Bridgeport swung away from Democrats.
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Associated Press
New York
Cleveland
Fiorello H. la Guardia
New York City
Harry Davis
Ray Miller
Davis
Ohio
Frederck Mansfield
Boston
Mansfield
Nichols
Foley
William McNair
John
Herron
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Rochester
Poughkeepsie
Roosevelt
Cortland
Jamestown
Leon F. Roberts
Samuel A. Carlson
Connecticut
Hartford
Bridgeport
Jasper McLevy
Cooney Delivers Chief Speech at Powell County Reunion
Gov. Frank H. Cooney was the guest of honor and chief speaker at Powell County pioneers reunion held at the high school in Deer Lodge. Senator C. H. Williams chaired. Mayor J. T. Marquette gave the welcome. the program featured vocal and instrumental numbers.
Repeal Gains In Utah Amid Ballot Tally Surge
Utah joins Pennsylvania and Ohio as repeal advances in the election. Early returns show Utah voters tipping toward repeal with North and South Carolina supporting prohibition, while Kentucky may decide if the 36-state ratification is reached. Majorities list for and against repeal are provided for several states.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
Kentucky
Maine
Carolina
LaGuardia Wins New York Mayoral Race Amid Violent Clashes
Maj Fiorello H LaGuardia secured the New York mayoralty on a fusion ticket defeating Tammany backed opponents as glass broke and voters faced street violence in Harlem and the Lower East Side. Fusion also led in comptroller and alderman president races with significant margins.
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Samuel Seabury
Tammany
Joseph V. McKee
Recovery Party
Seventeenth Street
John P. O’brien
McKee
O'Brien
W. Arthur Cunningham
Frank J. Prial
James I. Cuff
Recovery
Bernard S. Duetsch
Board of Aldermen
Deutsch
Milton Solomon
Nathan Straus Jr
Board of Estimate
Manhattan
William C. Dodge
Jason Gould Schurman Jr
Fusion
Ferdinand Pecora
Levy
Post
Hoey
Lower East Side
Herbert M. Lehman
National Guard
Harlem
Montana Wheat King Calls Farm Strike Mistake
Chicago November 7 Thomas D Campbell founder of the world’s largest privately owned farm said the farm strike was a mistake as he travels to his 95000 acre Hardin Montana wheat ranch. He praised the government relief plan and tax policy as beneficial to farmers and predicted real money for wheat and corn farmers before Christmas.
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Chicago
Thomas D. Campbell
Hardin, Mont
Campbell
New York speakeasies open doors as repeal looms
New York bar rooms pop open with welcoming mats as repeal looms. Officials say eighteenth Amendment remains law while proprietors admit big business and target women customers, easing entry and enforcing new rules to attract patrons.
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New York
Speakeasies
Speaks
Attorney General's Office
County and City Offices Close for Armistice Day
In observance of the fifteenth anniversary of the armistice all county and city offices will close Saturday, Nov. 11. No formal city celebration is planned. the Americana Legion and auxiliary units will host an open house for veterans and groups. A buffet luncheon, radio broadcast, and Armistice ball at the Legion hall with special wartime music are planned. Judges Riley and Downey will hear law and motion calendars Friday morning due to the holiday.
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Americana Legion
Marine Corps League
Legion Hall
Frank L. Riley
T. Downey
Riley
Judge Downey
Salt Lake City rejects plan for municipal light plant
Salt Lake City Utah election returns show voters decisively against a proposal to issue 13 million dollars in bonds to build a municipal light and power plant. With about half the districts counted, the bond issue trailed two to one.
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Salt Sakf City
Utah
Salt Lake County
Clarence Bamberger
James A. Farley
Bamberger
Salt Lake City
Republicans Hold Control Of New York Assembly
Based on incomplete returns from today's election Republicans appear to retain control of the New York State Assembly. The results show Republicans maintaining a lead despite surprises reported in early tallies.
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Albany
N. Y
Assembly of
New York State
Special Montana Legislature Session Called Within Three Days
The call and message for a Montana state legislature special session will be issued within the next three days. Governor Frank H. is expected to be involved. Continued on page 6.
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Opegtal Obaol
Montana
Frank H
LaGuardia's rise framed by army discipline and no bossism
The article recalls Fiorello H. LaGuardia's background in military-style training and his pursuit of New York City's mayoralty on a anti bossism platform, noting continued coverage on Page 2.
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New York
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Johnson Threatens Big Stick to Chiselers and Gougers
General Hugh S. Johnson NRA administrator warns in Minneapolis that if needed the recovery act will be used to curb chiselers and gougers. He urges patience and support for the president to address the farm disparity and warns revolt against friends is not wise.
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Johnson
Minnepolis
Henry Ford
Hugh
NRA
Montana statehood marked in 1889 with 41st star
Forty four years ago today Montana was proclaimed a state by President Harrison at 10 40 AM on November 8 1889. Helena Governor J K Toole and Chief Justice H N Blake took office as statehood followed a months long push. The territory’s population reached about 170 000 whites and Indians as statehood added the 41st star to the flag.
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Montana
Butte
Union
Montenan
Benjaminson
Blaine
Helena
J. K. Toole
H. N. Blake
Supreme Court
Legislative Assembly
United States
Territory
Washington
Roosevelt Advances Credit Program Amid Inflation Pressure
President Roosevelt and aides push ahead with a broad credit expansion amid farm state calls for price fixing. Monetary changes are sidelined as the administration funds refinancing of farm mortgages and accelerates gold purchases to revive commerce.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Administration
Reconstruction Corporation
Farm Administration
Credit Administration
Montana Weather Outlook Says Rain Snow Wednesday
Forecast covers Montana with rain or snow on Wednesday, warmer in extreme east, colder in west and north central areas. Thursday expected to be generally fair with warmer conditions in the northwest and north central regions.
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Montana
Seven die in Kentucky voting amid election day violence
Kentucky election day turnout was heavy but marred by violence left seven dead and four wounded. Reports cite shootings in Louisville Layman Harlan Fleming Carter City and Christian counties as disputes over the election and the repeal of the eighteenth amendment.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Harlan County
Watt Dearing
Fleming County
Otto Ramey
Carter City
Grayson County
Jack Parker
Hopkinsville
Christian County
Lloyd Marquess
Impoundment Of Ballot Boxes Ordered In Pittsburgh
Judges John P. Egan and Elder W. Marshall ordered every ballot box in Pittsburgh impounded after the Democratic organization claimed night riders were intimidating and slugging Democratic overseers and watchers.
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Pittsburgh
John P. Egan
Elder W. Marshall
Petiion
Democratic Organization
Woman Given Suspended Jail Term in Prohibition Case
Mrs. Steve Wucensh pleaded guilty to violations of prohibition laws and received a 60 day suspended sentence with five years probation from Judge George M. Bourquin in US district court. She is the second woman convicted at the term, following Sarah Cox who drew eight months for manufacturing whiskey.
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Steve Wucensh
George M. Bourquin
United States District Court
Wucensh
Sarah Cox
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